Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a great option for make-ahead breakfasts. Substitute any nuts and fruit you like and top it with a drizzle of maple syrup. The first day of school may still be a month away, but I’m already brainstorming make-ahead breakfast and unique lunchbox ideas. Inevitably, we end up falling into the trap…

Whip up this easy and healthy Baked Whole Wheat Berry Pancake for brunch or even dessert! The pop of fresh blueberries and raspberries make this a summertime treat. I’ve been eating berries like it’s my job! Handfuls of blueberries and raspberries accompany my eggs with hot sauce each morning and often make their way into…

These Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites are fantastic for healthy snacking or appetizers! Only 39 calories for two of these vegetarian and gluten free bites. You know those times when you’re standing in front of the fridge, door open, staring into the abyss while trying to figure out what the heck sounds good enough to curb…

These Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Za’atar are 0erfectly spiced and golden brown! You won’t be able to eat just one. I consider myself very lucky that my boys love their fruits and veggies. However, there are a couple of vegetables that always cause them to turn up their noses – zucchini (unless it’s tucked…

If you don’t have a baked tomato recipe in your recipe box, this one is for you! It’s the perfect side dish for any summertime meal. Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! I have mixed feelings about their not-too-subtle takeover of the farmers’ market. I mean, first of all, who can resist sweet and juicy summertime tomatoes? Rhetorical…

Turkey zucchini meatballs are not only healthy, but the addition of Greek-style flavors makes them a delicious weeknight meal that your family will love. What’s the deal with meatballs? No matter how I make them – with salmon, teriyaki-style or meatless – my family loves them. And I’m not just talking about the kids. The…

When it comes to make-ahead breakfasts, you can’t beat a good baked oatmeal recipe. All of your favorite trail mix ingredients are in this one! When our family heads out on hikes, my youngest son (T) has an oversensitive radar for good scenery and view spots. And when I say view spots, I mean snack…

This crispy baked chicken recipe includes a fantastic sweet and savory topping of caramelized onions, tomatoes and herbs. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal! When you’re craving crispy chicken, but want something healthier than a plate of fried food, this baked version will do the trick. Plus, it’s smothered in caramelized onions & tomatoes, which…

This easy, healthy baked salmon patties recipe gets a makeover with Moroccan-inspired spices and a refreshing yogurt sauce. Salmon patties were one of my mum’s tried and true recipes when I was growing up. They were cheap to make, came together in minutes and were basically a version of our favorite salmon salad sandwich in…

This Baked Curry Lentil Cakes recipe makes for a satisfying, but light vegan meal. The roasted red pepper sauce is so good it could be eaten with a spoon! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this recipe with you. One hundred points if you can tell me what…

You’re going to love these! Zucchini gets transformed into healthy, crispy, golden brown fries with a 3-ingredient pesto yogurt dipping sauce. I knew I hit the jackpot when my self-described zucchini-hating son (M) sat in front of a plate of these baked zucchini fries and plowed through half of them in one sitting. “Are you…

Whip up these family-friendly Baked Hummus Crusted (surprising, I know…but so good) chicken tenders in less than 30 minutes. As I was doing a little clean-up in my Recipe Index the other day, a theme started to become clear. It seems that I have a thing for hummus. And not just hummus used for dipping…

Add these awesome Baked Sweet Potato Tuna Patties to your weekly menu. They will blow away an notion of what you thought tuna patties should be! We’ve managed to do the ol’ bob and weave to avoid the inevitable onslaught of Christmas cookies and candies. I’m taking this time to map out my plan for…

These easy Baked Pumpkin Pie Egg Rolls are a fantastic (lactose-free), healthy dessert with a kick of gingersnap flavor. Thank you to Green Valley Organics and Redwood Hill Farms for helping me to share this recipe with you. There’s one trick for turning pumpkin pie from mediocre to “I need another bite right now!”, at…

Bring on the healthy desserts to keep things in balance for the holiday season! Cashew, maple and oat-stuffed baked apples are a popular fall recipe. It’s time to put the pantry on lockdown. There is Halloween candy in the house! (Cue horror movie scream.) We bought the big Costco bag, full of many of my…

Whip up this healthy sweet potato hash with baked eggs for brunch or an easy Meatless Monday meal. It’s tasty and chockfull of vitamins and minerals. I’m beginning to think there’s something wrong with me. The last day of October is almost here and I haven’t posted a single pumpkin recipe yet. Not one. Maybe…

These healthy make-ahead baked eggs are fantastic for an easy breakfast or dinner. The caprese flavors make them irresistibly good! Clearly I have “caprese” on the mind. It was just over a week ago that I posted a Caprese Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Roasted Tomatoes and now I’m at it again with this easy baked…

It’s Easter morning, a rather large ham is sitting on your counter and you’re probably wondering how the heck you’re going to cook it. Of course, you could use the package of mystery “add water” glaze ingredients that are included with some hams. However, I promise that it couldn’t be easier to make your own…

Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s a testament to how my brain works that 95% of my memories of living in New York City revolve around food. One of our favorite haunts was Union Square. From the Smiling Pumpkin Ale at Heartland Brewery to the abundance of fresh, local vegetables at the Greenmarket, it had…

This lightened-up baked French toast casserole gets a pop of holiday color and flavor from a cranberry and pistachio streusel. It’s the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning. On Christmas morning, my husband and I position ourselves in the kitchen and listen for the excited squeals and patter of little feet as our boys wake up…